De novo sequencing, assembly, and characterization of Asparagus racemosus transcriptome and analysis of expression profile of genes involved in the flavonoid biosynthesis pathway.

The study used transcriptome sequencing to identify genes involved in flavonoid biosynthesis pathways in species. The results can be used for further research and functional genomics analysis using CRISPR/Cas9 technology.

Malik C et al (2023).

Front Genet.

DOI:

10.3389/fgene.2023.1236517

PubMed:

37745855

Sensory neuron population expansion enhances odour tracking through relaxed projection neuron adaptation.

Researchers compared the olfactory sensory neuron (OSN) populations of two species and found that the one with larger expansions performed better in odor plume-tracking assays, highlighting the significance of sensory neuron expansions in species-specific behavior.

Takagi S et al (2023).

bioRxiv.

DOI:

10.1101/2023.09.15.556782

PubMed:

37745467

Whole-genome resequencing analysis of the medicinal plant Gardenia jasminoides.

Chinese medicinal plant, with high value and genetic diversity, lacks sufficient study on its genetic diversity. Understanding its genetic diversity is important for medicinal and economic purposes.

Xu X et al (2023).

PeerJ.

DOI:

10.7717/peerj.16056

PubMed:

37744244

Rubus fruticosus leaf extract inhibits vascular dementia-induced memory impairment and neuronal loss by attenuating neuroinflammation.

Researchers found that a leaf extract alleviated memory impairment and reduced inflammation in the brain, potentially offering a solution for vascular dementia.

Sung NS et al (2023).

Anat Cell Biol.

DOI:

10.5115/acb.23.195

PubMed:

37743615

Comparative transcriptome and metabolome analyses revealed quality difference between beauty tea processed through indoor withering and outdoor solar withering.

Ding F et al (2024).

J Sci Food Agric.

DOI:

10.1002/jsfa.12990

PubMed:

37743412

The effect of aromatherapy massage with lemon and peppermint essential oil on menopausal symptoms: A double-blinded, randomized placebo controlled clinical trial.

Study: Aromatherapy massage with peppermint and lemon oil reduced menopausal symptoms in women. Consider incorporating aromatherapy in women's health strategies.

Döner Şİ et al (2024).

Explore (NY).

DOI:

10.1016/j.explore.2023.09.001

PubMed:

37743153

Alkaloids from the roots of Sophora flavescens and their anti-tumor activity.

This study analyzed Sophora flavescens roots and identified new and known alkaloids. Compound 12 showed inhibitory effects on MCF-7 cell growth, making it a potential anti-tumor agent targeting human Rho GTPase activating protein 5 variant and human arachidonate 12-lipoxygenase (12S-type).

Xu Y et al (2023).

Fitoterapia.

DOI:

10.1016/j.fitote.2023.105685

PubMed:

37743030

Study on the formation and anti-biofilm properties of cinnamon essential oil inclusion complexes by the structure of modified β-cyclodextrins.

Wu K et al (2023).

Microb Pathog.

DOI:

10.1016/j.micpath.2023.106361

PubMed:

37743027